Ecology (B-ODISEE-OWA00F)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
4 ECTSDutch30 First termFirst term
Meeus Steven (coordinator) |  Meeus Steven
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Learning outcomes can be consulted here.

A. Previously required courses    

The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the Education and examination regulations.

B. Required competences    

The student masters the skills as taught on a secondary education level.

Activities

4 ects. Ecology (B-ODISEE-OWA00g)

4 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture30 First termFirst term
Meeus Steven
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

I Introduction to ecology:

1. Introduction
2. Evolution and global processes
3. Sources and conditions
4. Population dynamics
5. Migrations

II Relations and interactions

6. Introduction to ecological relations
7. Competition
8. Contramensalism
9. Mutualism

III Ecosystems

10. Biomass and production
11. Succession
12. Island theory of biogeography
13. Terrestial and aquatic biomes of our earth

The study material consists of recorded lectures and accompanying presentations, an course text and extra material on Toledo.

Course is taught in Dutch.

Classical lectures

Evaluation

(B-ODISEE-O70171)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

Classic written exam. 

Classic written exam.